African Wars Of Independence 1-19
16 entries in the African Wars Of Independence compendium.
Eritrean War of IndependenceThe Eritrean War of Independence was an armed conflict and insurgency aimed at achieving sFirst ChimurengaA revolt by Matabele and Shona against British South Africa Company rule.First Italo-Ethiopian WarA war that secured Ethiopian sovereignty and inspired pan-Africanism.Franco-Hova WarsTwo French invasions ended the Merina monarchy and colonized Madagascar.Guinea-Bissau War of IndependenceArmed conflict for Guinea-Bissau's independence from Portugal.Italo-Ethiopian War of 1887–1889Undeclared war between Italy and Ethiopia over colonial expansion.First Congo WarConflict that overthrew Mobutu and led to the Second Congo War.First Sudanese Civil WarA 17-year war over southern autonomy and representation.Isaaq genocideState-sponsored genocide of Isaaq civilians in Somaliland.Herero and Nama genocideThe Herero, a Bantu-speaking pastoralist people whose name means 'possessor of cattle,' haHerero uprisingAnti-colonial uprising by the Herero in German South West Africa.Ifni WarArmed conflict over Spanish colonial holdings in West Africa.IkizaA series of mass killings in Burundi in 1972.Insurgency in the Maghreb (2002–present)Islamist insurgency in North Africa following the Algerian Civil War.French conquest of MoroccoFrench military campaigns leading to the Protectorate of Morocco.French conquest of Tunisia
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